ARTSBEAT; Special Tonys For Peters, Jackman

By PATRICIA COHEN

Published: May 1, 2012

The Broadway darlings Bernadette Peters and Hugh Jackman will receive special Tony Awards at the June 10 awards ceremony, the Broadway League and the American Theater Wing announced on Monday. Ms. Peters, who appeared most recently on Broadway in ''Follies,'' will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Award for her volunteer work to benefit animal rescue groups and shelters. She has also worked on behalf of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Standing Tall, and the Actors Fund of America.

Mr. Jackman, who has hosted the awards show three times, is receiving a special Tony for his professional and volunteer efforts in the Broadway community. Mr. Jackman's matinee idol appeal was most recently on display in ''Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.'' This year's Tony Award nominations will be announced on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and can be viewed live at TonyAwards.com.

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